Digital alarm clock
Alarm clock in various colours with ON and OFF inscription. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The alarm clock contains a tilt switch filled with approx. 10 µl of mercury. The user could be exposed to the mercury in the event that the product gets damaged. Mercury is one of the most hazardous environmental toxins and is a threat to the environment and, through the environment, to human health.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
What is this? This is a digital alarm clock with a small amount of liquid mercury inside a tilt switch. Mercury is a dangerous chemical.
What's happening? The mercury could leak out if the clock breaks. This would harm people and the environment.
Does this affect me? If you have this clock in Germany, you might be at risk if it gets damaged.
What should I do? Stop using the clock and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The alarm clock contains a tilt switch filled with approx. 10 µl of mercury. The user could be exposed to the mercury in the event that the product gets damaged. Mercury is one of the most hazardous environmental toxins and is a threat to the environment and, through the environment, to human health. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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